Art Sheppard, a credentialed teacher has
been writing short stories, poetry and
Spoken Word pieces for decades. He has
published articles in The Press Enterprise
Newspaper and been featured in, The...view moreArt Sheppard, a credentialed teacher has
been writing short stories, poetry and
Spoken Word pieces for decades. He has
published articles in The Press Enterprise
Newspaper and been featured in, The Valley
Chronicle Newspaper. He is a past recipient
of the Newspapers in Education Teacher
of the Year Award. He conducts dynamic
Black History Presentations in various
schools. He says that a chance meeting
and conversation with Dr. Martin L. King
Jr., as a teenager changed his life. He also
currently participates and been selected as
a featured poet in Spoken Word events in
Oceanside California. He is a life-long educator who has dedicated his
life to educating young people in America. His passion for writing and,
“Spoken Word” make his book, “Talking Penny,” particularly relevant and
compelling.view less